Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἡγεμονεύω

Understanding hēgemoneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

be governor. - to act as ruler

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ἡγεμονεύω

Phonetichayg-em-on-yoo'-o
Transliterationhēgemoneúō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be governor. - to act as ruler

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 2:2

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Word: ἡγεμονεύω (hēgemoneúō)
Luke 3:1

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

Word: ἡγεμονεύω (hēgemoneúō)

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